but i asked steve how the kids he promised reacted to his reaching the top? steve couldn't answer. but his wife said the kids now see steve as a champion. >> these kids can put a face to their own optimism, to their own hope, and their own self expectation. that's what he did in climbing the mountain. ♪ >> reporter: wompler's ascent has won 46 awards at film festivals. steve says his feat shows no matter your circumstances, you can do much more than you ever imagined. in danville, john sasaki, ktvu channel 2news. >> steve, are you incredible! that was an amazing story. love that one. >>> ktvu's annual one warm coat is now in full swing. let's check in with ktvu's alex savidge, standing by on bay street in emeryville. alex? >> reporter: hi, julie. i want to show this first of all. this is a donated coat we received a short time ago, direct from the dry cleaners. we want to thank this person for their generosity. we're here at bay street in emeryville. behind me we have the girl scouts from oakland and fremont, working hard. actually, what they have just started is take these big b